All ICD10 Codes

F78

Non-Billable
ChapterF01–F99
Rankcategory
Official Description

Other intellectual disabilities

Use a more specific code (0 billable, 1 non-billable)
F78.AOther genetic related intellectual disabilitieshas subcodes
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99).

CH5 Parent Instructions

Includes
  • disorders of psychological development
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)

F70-F79 Parent Instructions

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • borderline intellectual functioning, IQ above 70 to 84 (R41.83)
Code First
  • any associated physical or developmental disorders

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH5Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
F70-F79Intellectual Disabilities (F70-F79)
F78Other intellectual disabilitiesNot billable
F78.AOther genetic related intellectual disabilitiesSubcodes

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to F78:

blockF70-F79
Intellectual Disabilities (F70-F79)
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chapterCH5
Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
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Code History

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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